For the first time in 16 years, a new King County Executive gave a state of the county address.

Executive Girmay Zahilay was in Federal Way last night to outline the work he has done in his first six months in office and look forward to what he plans to accomplish in the next 3 and a half years of his term.

Zahilay spoke about new investments in childcare, homelessness, and mental healthcare, amid the rapidly shifting federal environment over the last year and a half. 

He also acknowledged the need to build trust after recent troubling audits looking into  KCRHA and the county’s Department of Community and Human Services.

Guest:

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay

Relevant Links:

Seattle Times: Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing 

For the first time in 16 years, a new King County Executive gave a state of the county address.
Executive Girmay Zahilay was in Federal Way last night to outline the work he has done in his first six months in office and look forward to what he plans to accomplish in the next 3 and a half years of his term.
Zahilay spoke about new investments in childcare, homelessness, and mental healthcare, amid the rapidly shifting federal environment over the last year and a half.&nbsp;
He also acknowledged the need to build trust after recent troubling audits looking into&nbsp; KCRHA and the county&rsquo;s Department of Community and Human Services.
Guest:
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay
Relevant Links:
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/zahilay-wants-more-king-county-childcare-funding-bus-service-housing/">Zahilay wants more King County childcare funding, bus service, housing </a>

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For the first time in 16 years, a new King County Executive gave a state of the county address.

KC Exec Zahilay has ambitious goals, first he wants the county to rebuild trust

If you’ve ever walked around First Hill in Seattle, you might have noticed the Stimson Green Mansion on the corner of Seneca and Minor Avenue. 

The house is celebrating its 125th year. It used to be home to some of the most influential and first families of Seattle. 

Guest: 
Chris Moore - Executive Director of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
Abby Armato - Public Programs Specialist of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation

Related Links: 
Stimson-Green Mansion - Washington Trust for Historic Preservation  
Stimson-Green Mansion - History Link
Joshua Green - History Link
First Hill Park - First Hill Improvement Association 

If you&rsquo;ve ever walked around First Hill in Seattle, you might have noticed the Stimson Green Mansion on the corner of Seneca and Minor Avenue.&nbsp;
The house is celebrating its 125th year. It used to be home to some of the most influential and first families of Seattle.&nbsp;
Guest: 
<ul>
<li>Chris Moore - Executive Director of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation</li>
<li>Abby Armato - Public Programs Specialist of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation</li>
</ul>
Related Links:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://preservewa.org/info/stimson-green-mansion/">Stimson-Green Mansion </a>- Washington Trust for Historic Preservation &nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.historylink.org/File/2713">Stimson-Green Mansion</a> - History Link</li>
<li><a href="https://www.historylink.org/file/1689">Joshua Green</a> - History Link</li>
<li><a href="https://www.firsthill.org/new-page-34">First Hill Park</a> - First Hill Improvement Association&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Celebrating the Stimson-Green Mansion's 125th Birthday

There's so much to do this weekend, so LET'S GET TO IT:

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Salmon Bay FC vs FC Olympia - Public Radio Night!
Brass Screw Consortium
Seattle Pride Classic 2026
Pride Ice Skate
Lifelong Pride Gala
Washington Brewers Fest 2026
Beacon Arts Street Fairs
Viking Tour – Poulsbo Rotary Club
Furry 5K

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There's so much to do this weekend, so LET'S GET TO IT:
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://tickets.upthebridges.shop/event/salmon-bay-fc-vs-fc-olympia-u18tli">Salmon Bay FC vs FC Olympia</a> - Public Radio Night!</li>
<li><a href="https://brass-screw.org/">Brass Screw Consortium</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlepridehockey.org/seaprideclassic26/">Seattle Pride Classic 2026</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://seattlepride.org/events/pride-ice-skate">Pride Ice Skate</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.pridegala.org/">Lifelong Pride Gala</a></li>
<li><a href="https://washingtonbrewersguild.org/events/washington-brewers-fest">Washington Brewers Fest 2026</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.beacon-arts.org/street-fairs">Beacon Arts Street Fairs</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://poulsborotary.org/viking-tour/#bike-ride">Viking Tour &ndash; Poulsbo Rotary Club</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.furry5k.com/">Furry 5K</a> </li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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It's the first weekend of the World Cup, but there's SO much more to do this weekend! Check it out!

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Pride Hockey, Viking Biking, and the Furry 5K

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.

Note: Microsoft is a financial supporter of KUOW, but we cover them like we do any other company.

Guest

Catharine Smith, KUOW politics editor

Related Links

Seattle data center ban heads to Mayor Wilson's desk- KUOW

Transgender ballot initiative could require genital exams for WA secondary school students- KUOW

School cellphone ban proposed by WA governor, superintendent - The Seattle Times



Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
It&rsquo;s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.
Note: Microsoft is a financial supporter of KUOW, but we cover them like we do any other company.
Guest
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/catharine-smith">Catharine Smith</a>, KUOW politics editor Related Links
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-data-center-ban-heads-to-mayor-wilson-s-desk">Seattle data center ban heads to Mayor Wilson's desk</a> <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/joshua-mcnichols"></a>- KUOW
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/transgender-ballot-initiative-could-require-genital-exams-for-wa-secondary-school-students">Transgender ballot initiative could require genital exams for WA secondary school students</a> <a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/sarah-mizes-tan"></a>- KUOW
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/school-cell-phone-ban-proposed-by-wa-governor-superintendent/">School cellphone ban proposed by WA governor, superintendent</a> - The Seattle Times 
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